RobbiedollKY

I believe my doctor recommended waiting a year before trying to conceive, but I have read stories of people conceiving much sooner with no problems. I wonder what the reason for waiting a yr is?

I wanted to hear from bandsters who have gotten pregnant. Will the band cause any problems? I can imagine one would have to have an unfill. Any info would be appreciated.

I have an omelet with mozzarella cheese and covered in salsa almost every day. When I'm in a hurry, I cook an egg in my microwave egg mcmufffin maker. It is really quick and handy. They are sold at Walmart by the microwaves for like 3 bucks.

I was banded 6-29-09. I was just telling my hubby yesterday how I had not felt my sugar drop since being on a low carb diet. I also have PCOS with insulin resistance. I think we are supposed to do a low carb diet anyways, banded or not. Before surgery I would have a bad crash around 3pm and get weak dizzy spells occasionally. I love my band.

No, nothing has happened. I just had a cough and got paranoid. lol.

What are the symptoms of slippage? I thought I read somewhere that coughing was one of them.

Hey guys. Im going to Myrtle beach on the 27th and it will be the first day that I can start normal foods. What should I order at restaurants and what snacks should I bring along for the ride? All suggestions welcomed. My first trip to the ocean!!Yay!!:scared2:

I just realized that I used to eat all the time, hungry or not. It is very different to know what hungry feels like. I eat when I'm hungry now and stick to the suggested portion sizes and surprisingly I am feeling pretty satisfied. I feel like I am being freed from the prison of food. I can love and enjoy food without being overindulgent and abusing it. Just wanted to share my little moment I was having.:scared2:

Ok, at least I am not alone in wanting the pounds to melt away faster. I was banded 6-29-09 and have lost 13 lbs since then. It was 16 but since I have added pureed food 3 lbs have come back. Whatever! This bummed me out so much I almost wanna go back on liquids. (almost..lol.) My post-op appt. is the 23rd and I hope the Dr. will be pleased with my weight loss. I am so not ready for a fill. Surely he won't do one at 3 wks. post-op will he? If I have a choice, I want to wait a bit longer. Everyone can notice the weight I have lost so far, but I feel like everyone is watching me and waiting to see this HUGE difference right away. (myself included). I love this support group. Keeps me sane when no one around me can really understand what I am going through. Can't wait til Monday when I can start on soft food. What do you guys eat on soft food? Maybe I should've started a thread because I have like more than one question on here. Sorry for the rambling.:scared2:

Thanks Amy, I thought it may have something to do with sleeping in different positions. I think I need to do some back strengthening excercises. I will definitely mention this to my doc when I follow up. Banded on 6-29-09

Ever since surgery I cant get comfortable sitting. My back feels so uncomfortable like it has a catch. I dont know if it has anything to do with surgery but it is so annoying. I am constantly twisting and turning trying to find a way to sit. Driving is so bad too! Anyone else?

I am allowed to drink right up until I eat, but then not for 30 min. after.

I am definitely having the burping problem too, but sometimes it feels like I really need to burp but can't. Also getting random pains in my left shoulder just when I think that they are gone for good. My favorite thing to eat so far on this full liquid diet is fudgesicles and cream of potato soup(strained). I am still not able to get in all my protein or liquid that I am supposed to. Oh well, I'm doing my best. Haven't cheated at all, I'm too afraid to. I almost forgot today and took a bite of something. Luckily I remembered. I'm really scared about the vomiting everyone talks about. Also really nervous about the fills. I am having to face my fear of needles! I will just close my eyes and go to my happy place. Lord help me!

lol JOJO! I was proud to have a BM this morning. I kept putting off taking anything because I just wanted it to happen on it's own. Today is my best day so far. I am able to do a lot more bending and squatting. I drove to church yesterday and was a little uncomfortable, but I am going to run some errands today. I have had some hard moments with the food, but am doing better with it than I thought. One week of full liquids left for me. I have a birthday party to go to tonight, so I will take my shake with me and deal with it. I am focusing on the big picture. Anyone can do something for 2 wks right? One day at a time everybody. Good luck to all!

Oh, yeah. I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I dont know which incision is which. The incision to the left of my belly button makes my tummy look lopsided.lol. Anyone else?

The ON-Q pain management ball is filled with numbing medicine and the tubes are placed under the skin during surgery to send numbing medicine to your incisions. It was very annoying and I hated having the tubes pulled out. LOL. I am feeling pretty good today. Went to church, and got tired of sitting there by the time it was over. Tonight we have a big dinner at church, so I will enjoy a protein drink while they all have good southern cooking.(torture)! Today I made my niece Ramen noodles, and I drank the juice. It was a change from the regular broth. I hope it is allowed. Does anyone know if we can have some Carbsmart ice cream? Hope you all are doing as well as I am.

The Strawberry shake and vanilla shake are both good. I could not stomach the kind that you add to water though. yuck.

Hi Friends! I too was banded on Monday 29th. I stayed over one night and got home Tuesday afternoon. I only had to be on liquids for one day before surgery so kudos to all of you that did it for 2 wks! I haven't had a BM yet either, but I will probably take a laxative later today. I feel very hungry! My tummy has been gurgling and making lots of crazy noises. Sometimes it's hard to tell if I feel sick or hungry. My follow up appt is not until the 23rd. Does anyone know how long before we get our first fill? I am not looking forward to it!(fear of needles) Did anyone else have an On-Q pain management ball? My husband had to pull it out and it totally grossed me out! Looking forward to hearing back from some of you. Robin:rolleyes2:

I was also banded on June 29 '09. My tummy has been making crazy gurgling noises too and I am starting to get really bummed about this liquid diet. Everyone today is having BBQs with family and friends and I am staying home alone because I dont want to smell the food or see people eating it! As far as soup, there are only so many kinds and I am running out of new things to try. Ugh. I was afraid I had made a mistake too, but I am sticking it out. Counting down the days 'til I can have some blended food. Yumm. What will I have first? It's good to hear from others going through the same thing.